| #### Prerequisites: - -Hardware Requirements: Ensure your Mac meets the minimum requirements for VMware Fusion and Windows Server 2022. - - Software: - Download and install VMware Fusion from the official VMware website. - Download a Windows Server 2022 ISO image from the Microsoft Evaluation Center (free 180-day trial). - -Download VM Ware Fusion and install it. I will be installing from an iso image. |
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| - -If you google search Windows Server ISO, You can find a download of a 180 day free trial of windows server 2022 | |
| - - Drag the downloaded ISO file into the VMware Fusion setup window. Click Continue. | |
| - -Enter a password if desired, and select your Windows version. Press continue and save the file. - -Allocate system resources (e.g., CPU, RAM, and disk size) based on your needs. | |
| - -Configure your settings. Change your desired language, Time, and Keyboard settings. | |
| - -Click install and wait for the installation to complete. | |
| - -Choose the operating system you wish to install. - I am just running a small Active Directory, so I will use Windows Server 2022 Standard Evaluation with a Desktop Experience | |
| - -Create new partitions to host the system files, and Choose the Partition you want the OS installed on, and then click next. | |
| - -After setting your administrator passwords, type in your password and login to your Windows Server 2022 machine. | |
| #### Outcome: By following these steps, you've successfully installed Windows Server 2022 on your Mac using VMware Fusion. You're now ready to explore server roles like Active Directory! |